How to pronounce poach
Say it like POHCH. Poach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of poach
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHCH.
What does poach mean?
- To cook (something) in simmering or very hot liquid (usually water; sometimes wine, broth, or otherwise).
- To be cooked in such manner.
- To trespass on another's property to take fish or game.
- To take game or fish illegally.
- To take anything illegally or unfairly.
- The act of cooking in simmering liquid.
Where does poach come from?
From Middle English pochen (“to poach (eggs)”), from Old French pocher "to put (egg yolks) in pockets" (i.e.
Words that rhyme with poach
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poach.
Questions about saying poach
How do you pronounce poach?
Say POHCH. The American pronunciation is /poʊtʃ/. In British English it is /pəʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poach?
Poach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POHCH.
Is poach pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəʊtʃ/ (POHCH).